In June of 1993, a new film entered theaters which drew out both fear and imagination from viewers. The film, which brought the likes of the Tyrannosaurus rex and Dilophosaurus to life on the silver screen, was a massive success. Created with a budget of $63 million, the beloved Jurassic Park made $1,058,000,000 at the box office, nearly seventeen times the film’s budget! The Jurassic Park film, based off of the 1990 novel of the same name, spawned a grand franchise! With six films, two novels by Michael Crichton, and various side media, making toys to complement the series was not an option, but a requirement. We hope to share our top 10 Jurassic Park toys in this countdown list!
From Kenner to Hasbro to Mattel and more, the Jurassic Park franchise has had toys crafted in a variety of flavors, resulting in toys to appeal to a wide variety of fans. The first holder of the license, Kenner, initially made rather faithful toys. As the line went on and as the license exchanged hands, companies became more comfortable to experiment with the toys. We hope to uncover some of the interesting history of the franchise’s numerous toy lines as we count down our top ten Jurassic Park toys!
Presenting the Ten Best Jurassic Park Toys Ever Created
Please note that this is a subjective list, and our picks may differ from your own. If your top ten don’t match ours, let us know your favorites in the comments below! Due to the nature of this list, there is no singular rationale behind placing entries on this list. Some toys may appear due to their quality or features, while some may appear simply because we find them to be cool. We hope you enjoy our list of the top ten Jurassic Park toys, from the largest dinosaur to the smallest human!
Since the value of a piece does not inherently define its quality, our list will include both valuable and inexpensive figures. Additionally, since there is such a wide breadth of figures, there may be some exceptional hidden gems absent from this list. If you seek a more objective list, check out our breakdown of the ten most valuable Jurassic Park collectibles!
10. Hasbro Jurassic Park III CamoXtreme Jungle Tyrannosaurus Rex/Spinosaurus (2003)
Though this set never hit shelves, it had received unique packaging and a few copies found their way onto the likes of eBay in the early 2000s. As a part of the Jurassic Park III CamoXtreme line, these flamboyant fighters sported an array of colors. The Jungle Spinosaurus in the set was styled after the large Jungle Spinosaurus toy that was released in the same line. The body featured light and dark brown patterning alongside light blue accents on the face and sail of the beast. The T-Rex sported a white body with a black cow print and neon yellow markings along the eyes and spine. Barring the neon markings, the design was rather evocative of the Kenner (which had been recently purchased by Hasbro) Transformers Beast Wars Grimlock figure, whether intentionally or not.
Additionally, the sculpts of both dinosaurs were remarkable. Both carnivores were in attacking positions, with their mouths open mid-roar and their arms in ferocious positions. Worth noting for this entry and all other entries in this list, the dinosaurs lacked feathers (where appropriate) and were “shrink-wrapped,” or designed without consideration for their soft body tissue. Though their designs were scientifically inaccurate, especially compared to modern standards, their sculpts were still exquisite. Because the pack is so incredibly rare and was not mass-released, we decided not to rank it above tenth place. Despite this, the set was certainly a stand-out piece among the rest of the Jurassic Park toys!
9. Hasbro Battle Growlers Dilophosaurus (2009)
Released in the Jurassic Park 2K9 toy line, the Battle Growlers Dilophosaurus is a unique take on the dinosaur. The body was primarily maroon, with shades of red, orange, and yellow that came together to form a pattern reminiscent of lava. The jaw and the belly of the animal were a cream color, which contrasted against the rest of the palette. The white eyes with small black pupils alongside the exposed Dino Damage ribs and extended neck frills made the design all the more striking! Additionally, the figure featured a battery-powered speaker. The speaker could play either an attack roar or Dino Damage growl, depending upon whether the button on the back or in the rib cage was pressed.
The Battle Growlers Dilophosaurus acts like a culmination of the Dino Damage and CamoXtreme gimmicks, topped off with audio features. The figure is also exceptionally cheap on online reselling platforms, although the toy is not a particularly common item. We believe that the Dilophosaurus figure excels at capturing the flashy and fun spirit of 1990s-2000s dinosaur toys. While the toy is no show-stopper, the combination of dino and deco is certainly worth recognition.
8. LEGO T. rex Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition (2021)
Composed of 198 pieces, this LEGO set made for a fun piece on the shelf of any LEGO or Jurassic Park fan! The kit featured two minifigures, one Tyrannosaurus rex fossil display and supplementary display, and one baby Triceratops. The fossil provided a fun LEGO twist on incredible dinosaur fossil displays! The skull was a recolor of the typical prefab LEGO T. rex head with a skull print. The body was brick-built, with the fossilized bone being represented by white and tan pieces, and the empty space being composed of black bricks. The build stood upon a brown display platform with a plaque depicting a Tyrannosaurus scaled with a human. Additionally, it depicted an image of the United States, presumably showing one of the locations where the animal once lived. Additionally, owners could remove the dinosaur fossil from the platform to use it as a sort of reanimated fossil, should they see fit.
The side build was that of a small cart with further information on the display. Placed upon faux wheels, the cart featured a fossilized egg, fossilized tooth, and a deconstruction of the skull. The set also included two LEGO figures: Owen Grady and Darius, along with a baby Triceratops.
The set conveyed a great amount of atmosphere for only about $20 USD. Additionally, the set appealed to non-JP fans, as the build could be placed in a generic LEGO museum build! Beyond that, many, including us, find fossils and museums fascinating, and the set simply hits that spot. Both the building experience and displaying the set make for a lovely time, earning it a spot on our list!
7. Hasbro Transformers Collaborative Tyrannocon Rex / Autobot JP93 (2021)
While many were left disappointed by Hasbro’s Jurassic World toy line, this set was anything but a disappointment! During the year of 2021, Hasbro announced a collaboration between their Transformers brand and the Jurassic Park brand. The first set featured two icons from the first film: Rexy and Explorer 04. In their packaging, the two were posed in a stand-off, with Tyrannocon Rex standing atop a flipped Explorer 02. The T. rex was based off of the Transformers: Kingdom Beast Wars Megatron figure. When revealed, the robot is covered in eye-catching black and red, inspired by the franchise’s logo. While the robot had minimal paint, the dinosaur mode had premium paint, being the main attraction of the figure. The Tyrannosaurus rex was various shades of brown, with striking yellow eyes further accentuated by the surrounding black gradient. Both modes of the figure had significant articulation, with the T. rex’s articulation dwarfing that of most other dinosaur toys.
The name of JP93 was a rather in-your-face homage, being an abbreviation of the franchise name and the year of the first film’s release. The robot sported Alan Grant’s iconic hat (alongside his sunglasses) and a shotgun based upon the one Robert Muldoon wielded. The unmistakable alternate mode perfectly captured the appearance of the film’s tour transportation. Following the first set’s success, Hasbro released the Dilophobot / Autobot JP12 set to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
6. Kenner Quetzalcoatlus (1994)
Released in the second series of Kenner Jurassic Park toys, the Quetzalcoatlus figure stands out among the rest of the standalone dinosaur toys. Being one of two non-dinosaurs and the sole flying animal in the second series, the Quetzalcoatlus was a captivating member of the assortment. Subtitled “Fire Beak,” the pterosaur was predominantly gray with an incredibly vibrant red head and crest. The wings of the toy featured a flapping feature, and the animal could pick human figures up with ease in its beak or feet. Additionally, the set also featured beak and leg restraints so the human figures could detain the creature.
The eye-catching design of the figure was undoubtedly fascinating. Between the cool design and the handful of play features, the Quetzalcoatlus figure found its way into our hearts and onto this list. Though it’s fairly uncommon, we believe that this figure is worth a spot in the collection of any Jurassic Park fan!
5. LEGO T. rex vs Dino-Mech Battle (2019)
After a fourteen year-long lull in Jurassic Park films, Jurassic World reinvigorated interest in the franchise. While LEGO made three small sets for Jurassic Park, they began truly making sets for Jurassic World and its subsequent media. This set was produced alongside the LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nebular show. The 716-piece set featured a face-off between a Tyrannosaurus rex and a T. rex-inspired robot. While the dinosaur was composed of a handful of prefabricated parts, the mech was formed from hundreds of smaller pieces. The Tyrannosaurus rex was gray and dark tan, with bright orange/yellow eyes. The machine was primarily lime green, with yellow feet and maroon details congregated around the upper half of the robot. The Dino-Mech’s coloration was based off of the fan-favorite Jurassic Park Ford Explorer.
Beyond the two tyrannosaurs, there were other builds in the set. There were four human minifigures included in the set, being the characters Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Danny Nedermeyer, and Vic Hoskins. Additionally, four baby Velociraptor figures were included, being the four trained raptors from the Jurassic World film. The set featured a raft build which figures and raptors could ride in. The set also featured a volcano that owners could open to reveal a chest full of bright treasures! We believe that LEGO knocked this set out of the park, marking it as our fifth favorite JP toy!
4. Kenner Bull T. rex (1997)
A repaint of the unreleased Gulper T. rex figure, this The Lost World release sported a much more fashionable color scheme. The dinosaur dwarfed anything placed beside it, being over twice the height of a human figure and many, many times the length. One of the most terrifying Jurassic Park figures ever made, the dinosaur was various shades of blue and greenish-brown with a white belly and black tiger stripes along the spine. What made it so frightful was the piercing green eyes and the jagged yellow teeth, designed to menace not only other figures but also those who own it. The Tyrannosaurus could eat human figures but also smaller dinosaur toys, which fans could then pull out of the stomach of the beast. Additionally, a button on the back of the figure could be pressed to play three different sounds. Included with the king of the dinosaurs was a survival pod which contains a sculpted-in human figure to be eaten.
The figure was not only one of our favorites, but it must have also been a favorite internally. The figure was repainted for Jurassic Park: Chaos Effect and heavily retooled for the Jurassic Park 2K9 toy line. The Bull T. rex figure is certainly a great addition to any Jurassic Park collection. The toy costs roughly $60-$70 without the human figure on platforms such as eBay, making it fairly accessible to collectors.
3. Mattel Jurassic World Hammond Collection Tyrannosaurus Rex (2022)
This figure belongs to the Hammond Collection, a Mattel Jurassic Park line aimed directly at collectors. Because of its audience, the entire line featured hyper-accurate sculpting and painting, alongside greater articulation to justify its premium price.The Tyrannosaurus in particular was a masterfully-crafted figurine. Despite its name, the design was based upon its Jurassic Park appearance. We believe that the designers knocked this out of the park! The realistic sculpting was present everywhere on the figure, as the mouth and even the tongue were crafted with incredible attention to detail. Additionally, the figure was painted with great attention to the film’s animatronic, capturing the smallest of details to a T.
The unmatched quality of the Hammond Collection makes them all incredible representations of the dinosaurs. We picked the T. rex out of the entire set as we believe that it best represents the spirit of the line. The 24” figure is fairly inexpensive, going for ~$55 to ~$80 on platforms like eBay. While it does not have the extent of play features as other entries in this list, the figure is a must-have for any JP fan’s collection!
2. Kenner Electric Command Compound (1993)
Kenner immediately knocked the ball out of the park with their release of the Jurassic Park Electric Command Compound. The set featured a watchtower and holding area for dinosaurs. The toy was advertised to have an electronic component that had over 100 different phrases it could play. Additionally, the set featured several turrets that could shoot tranquilizer darts or nets at potential escapees. Inside the watchtower featured a hatchery with several mid-hatch eggs. The building also had a wall and window that dinosaurs could break through. This fun set allowed the human figures to detain dinos or allow the mighty monsters to terrorize the fleeing people.
Unfortunately, the set itself did not include any figures or dinosaurs. While it served as a great supplement to an existing collection, the set didn’t have much to do by itself. Once reunited with any number of figures, the set was elevated to a new level, as the Command Compound facilitated many new interactions between sapien and sauropod (and other dinosaurs.) Because of its functionality once married with smaller sets, we believe this set is worthy of our second place ranking.
1. Kenner Dino Damage Medical Center (1994)
One of the most unique Jurassic Park toys, and certainly the most unique from the The Lost World series one assortment. The set featured a medical bay and severely maimed Allosaurus. The dinosaur had various removable pieces of Dino Damage localized to its left side. Skin from the rib area, thigh, and tail could be removed. Additionally, owners could remove the rib cage, further exposing various organs. The dinosaur could be placed upon the operating table to be treated. The set featured three medical instruments, a container of blood, and a monitor displaying an x-ray view of the Allosaurus. Fans could strap the dinosaur onto the table, and other similarly-sized and smaller dinosaurs can also fit on the platform. Despite the packaging depicting two figures operating on the Allosaurus, the set does not include any figures.
Kenner never rereleased or retooled the set for later releases, making the Dino Damage Medical Center a remarkable one-off. The set is moderately rare, going for roughly $200 sealed, and the dinosaur itself being in the medium-high double digits. Given the fun expansion on the general Dino Damage play feature, the set is our favorite Jurassic Park toy of all time!
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